The present invention relates to a device comprising a photovoltaic system, a water treatment system, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first fluidic circuit for circulating a first fluid through said first heat exchanger, said first heat exchanger being in thermal contact with said photovoltaic system, and a second fluidic circuit for circulating said second fluid through said second heat exchanger and through said water treatment system.

A new integrated unitary system for producing electricity for a greenhouse or other metal carpentry structure associates a photovoltaic system, an innovative apparatus reflecting solar radiation, and an innovative water system for cooling and washing photovoltaic panels, which are all combined with the greenhouse or the metal carpentry structure.

A system and method for collecting solar energy wherein the system comprising a tower formed having a plurality of stories, the tower formed of a plurality of structural members extending between hub connectors to form a space frame providing a vertical airflow path therethrough and a plurality of solar panels secured to an outside periphery of the tower. The method comprises providing a tower formed having a plurality of stories, the tower formed of a plurality of structural members extending between hub connectors to form a space frame providing a vertical airflow path therethrough and securing a plurality of solar panels to and around an outside periphery of the tower.

A complex energy generation device includes: a heat storage tube having an inlet portion into which heat medium oil flows, and an outlet portion from which the heat medium oil is discharged, the heat storage tube having a slit; a heat-exchange plate having a plurality of insertion holes formed on a lower surface thereof along a longitudinal direction thereof; a plurality of solar modules each including a solar panel having a plurality of solar cells on a front surface of the solar panel, and a heat-exchange panel laminated on a rear surface of the solar panel; and a plurality of heat collection modules each including a heat-exchange block and a heat collection tube.

A modular solar panel assembly includes a pair of mounting rails that extend parallel to each other along a longitudinal direction. First and second handle members extending laterally between the mounting rails are provided at longitudinal end portions of the mounting rails. One or more cross members that extend laterally between the mounting rails are also provided. A plurality of solar panels are attached to the pair of mounting rails. A gap is defined between each of the handle member and the closest corresponding edge of the plurality of solar panels. A vertical thickness of the first and second handle members is less than a vertical thickness of the pair of mounting rails.

A complex energy generation device using sunlight and solar heat includes: a heat storage tube having, at a first side portion thereof, an inlet portion into which heat medium oil flows, and having, at a second side portion thereof, an outlet portion from which the heat medium oil is discharged, the heat storage tube having a slit at a lower surface thereof along a longitudinal direction thereof; a solar panel having a plurality of solar cells on a front surface thereof; and a heat radiation panel having an upper portion inserted into the heat storage tube through the slit of the heat storage tube while sealing the slit, and a lower portion laminated on a rear surface of the solar panel.

The solar umbrella forms a temporary shelter. The solar umbrella creates a protected space for use during outdoor activities. The solar umbrella incorporates an umbrella structure, a control circuit, and a cooling structure. The cooling structure and the control circuit attach to the umbrella structure. The umbrella structure forms the protected space. The cooling structure generates an air flow within the protected space. The control circuit provides electric energy used to operate: a) the cooling structure; and, b) externally provided electrically powered devices.

A thermal management system for a body to be exposed to solar radiation includes an infrared radiating element and a solar-scattering cover disposed on or integrated with the infrared radiating element. The thermal management system further includes a thermal storage sub-system in fluid connection with a solar panel via thermal interconnections.

The present invention discloses a hybrid solar panel for producing electrical energy and thermal energy, comprising a photovoltaic power generation system, a heat absorber, wherein heat is evacuated from the photovoltaic generation system increasing electrical efficiency, an intermediate layer of material or gas, wherein the junction of the photovoltaic power generation system with the heat absorber is performed by means of two layers of material with a silicone base, where the first layer comprises encapsulating silicone inside the photovoltaic generation system and the second layer comprises a thermal adhesive silicone.

A modular, solar energy system comprising one or more modular solar panels. The solar panels include a pair of general planar, plates that are secured together to form a narrow channel therebetween for the circulation of a liquid. The solar panels have inlet and outlet fluid lines in fluid communication via manifolds with a cold fluid supply line and a warm fluid return line, respectively. The plates are preferably constructed of aluminum and one plate has a photovoltaic cell matrix affixed thereto to face the sun. The plates have dividers or partitions that enhance the heat transfer characteristics with respect to the liquid flowing though the channel between the plates.